{"id":52755,"date":"2025-09-30T13:07:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/52755\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:07:07","slug":"uae-raised-astrophysicist-helps-build-nasas-new-portal-for-earth-and-space-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/52755\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE-raised astrophysicist helps build Nasa\u2019s new portal for Earth and space research"},"content":{"rendered":"

An astrophysicist who as a child gazed at stars with Abu Dhabi\u2019s amateur astronomy clubs has helped build a Nasa<\/a>-funded online platform that could transform how scientists share research.<\/p>\n

Mugdha Polimera, 31, who was raised in the UAE<\/a>, is part of the team behind Science Explorer, or SciX, a new portal with more than 30 million data entries that connects research across astrophysics, planetary science, heliophysics and Earth sciences.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s much more than a search tool. When you open a paper, you don\u2019t just see what it cites, you can also follow every paper that later cites it,\u201d said Ms Polimera, as an astrophysicist and software developer for Nasa\u2019s Astrophysics Data System (ADS).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also link research to specific astronomical objects, tag the data sets used and even the software referenced,” she told The National. “It takes that value and extends it across Earth and space sciences.”<\/p>\n

The platform builds on ADS, which was launched in 1992 and has become a trusted source in the scientific community for astronomy-related research. But now SciX will bring together researchers from many more disciplines that share and use data.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarth sciences are Nasa\u2019s largest research field, covering everything from climate and weather to agriculture, rivers, glaciers and volcanoes,\u201d said Ms Polimera. <\/p>\n

\u201cHaving a curated, authoritative platform that connects these disciplines will help researchers share methods, tools and data in a way that hasn\u2019t been possible before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Polimera said the most exciting part of SciX, which is free to use worldwide, is the increased reliability of the research results.<\/p>\n

\u201cPredatory journals are excluded,\u201d she said. “That means researchers don\u2019t waste time questioning whether a source is credible \u2026 they can focus on the science.”<\/p>\n

From Abu Dhabi to astrophysics<\/p>\n

Born in India, Ms Polimera moved to Abu Dhabi as a baby and grew up in the capital, where her curiosity about space was sparked by Hindu mythology and stargazing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was fascinated not just by stars and planets, but also by the way they were woven into Indian folklore,\u201d she said. \u201cFor example, the Big Dipper is called ‘Saptarishi’ (seven sages) and the Pleiades are ‘Kritikas’, their wives. I loved that the same constellations had different stories across cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n

She attended St Joseph\u2019s School in Abu Dhabi until Year 10, then Sunrise English Private School, before studying electronics and communications engineering at BITS Pilani, Dubai. <\/p>\n

At the time, the UAE did not have an established space programme and astronomy courses were limited, so Ms Polimera chose engineering and hoped it would act as a stepping stone to astrophysics.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven then I tried to bring astronomy into my coursework,\u201d she said. \u201cIn image and signal-processing classes, I pitched space-related projects to my professors.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also sought out the few astronomy clubs that existed in Abu Dhabi, attending talks on Mars missions and meeting fellow enthusiasts. \u201cThose experiences were small but important and they kept me connected to the field,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

What does the future hold?<\/p>\n

After her degree, Ms Polimera moved to the US to pursue a master\u2019s then a doctorate in astrophysics. <\/p>\n

She now splits her time between black hole research and her role as a software engineer with the ADS and SciX team. She says the transformation in the UAE\u2019s space sector over the past decade has been significant. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference is night and day,” said Ms Polimera. “In 10 years, the country has built a world-class programme. That\u2019s very characteristic of the UAE \u2026 they set a goal and made it happen quickly.” <\/p>\n

She said young people in the UAE today have opportunities that did not exist for her generation. \u201cThere are expanded course offerings, active clubs and huge investment in research and education,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe space programme acts as a hook, getting students excited about science and technology. I\u2019d love to come back and give seminars or tutorials to help students learn how to navigate these systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

Killing of Qassem SuleimaniCultural fiesta<\/p>\n

What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421, \u00a0Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and \u201cmasterclass\u201d sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including \u2018Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?\u2019 and \u2018New Markets for Islamic Design.\u2019 A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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‘The%20Alchemist’s%20Euphoria’<\/p>\n

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\nPremier League-standard football pitch
\n400m Olympic running track
\nNBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
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Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n

Mohammed bin Zayed MajlisMore from Neighbourhood Watch:Mia Man\u2019s tips for fermentation<\/p>\n

– Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut<\/p>\n

– Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.<\/p>\n

– Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.<\/p>\n

– Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.<\/p>\n

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More from Neighbourhood Watch:More from Neighbourhood Watch:The specs<\/p>\n

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Power: Combined output 920hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 11.2L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025<\/p>\n

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000<\/p>\n

Labour dispute<\/p>\n

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.<\/p>\n

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Mohammed bin Zayed MajlisThe years Ramadan fell in MayUAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsMajor honours<\/p>\n

ARSENAL<\/p>\n

BARCELONA<\/p>\n

\tLa Liga\u00a0– 2013
\n\tCopa del Rey – 2012
\n\tFifa Club World Cup – 2011<\/p>\n

CHELSEA<\/p>\n

\tPremier League – 2015, 2017
\n\tFA Cup – 2018
\n\tLeague Cup – 2015<\/p>\n

SPAIN<\/p>\n

\tWorld Cup – 2010
\n\tEuropean Championship – 2008, 2012<\/p>\n

Moon Music<\/p>\n

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Number of tracks: 10<\/p>\n

Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsThe specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cyl turbo<\/p>\n

Power: 435hp at 5,900rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 520Nm at 1,800-5,500rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 9-speed auto<\/p>\n

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The five pillars of IslamKilling of Qassem SuleimaniMohammed bin Zayed MajlisMore from Neighbourhood Watch:Results<\/p>\n

ATP Dubai Championships on Monday (x indicates seed):<\/p>\n

First round
Roger Federer (SUI x2) bt Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Thomas Fabbiano (ITA) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Marton Fucsovics (HUN) bt Damir Dzumhur (BIH) 6-1, 7-6 (7\/5)
Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) bt Karen Khachanov (RUS x4) 6-4, 6-1
Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) bt Milos Raonic (CAN x7) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4<\/p>\n

The biog<\/p>\n

Age: 23<\/p>\n

Occupation: Founder of the Studio, formerly an analyst at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n

Education: Bachelor of science in industrial engineering<\/p>\n

Favourite hobby:\u00a0playing the piano<\/p>\n

Favourite quote: “There is a key to every door and a dawn to every dark night”<\/p>\n

Family: Married and with a daughter<\/p>\n

A%20QUIET%20PLACE<\/p>\n

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Range: 400km<\/p>\n

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Killing of Qassem SuleimaniThe burning issue<\/p>\n

The\u00a0internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment \u2013\u00a0major manufacturer\u00a0Volvo\u00a0is to stop\u00a0producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021\u00a0and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040.\u00a0The National\u00a0takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read part four:\u00a0an affection for classic cars lives on<\/a><\/p>\n

Read part three:\u00a0the age of the electric vehicle begins<\/a><\/p>\n

Read part one:\u00a0how cars came to the UAE<\/a><\/p>\n

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsThree tips from La Perle’s performers<\/p>\n

1 The kind of water athletes drink is important. Gwilym Hooson, a 28-year-old British performer who is currently recovering from knee surgery, found that out when the company was still in Studio City, training for 12 hours a day. \u201cThe physio team was like: \u2018Why is everyone getting cramps?\u2019 And then they realised we had to add salt and sugar to the water,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

2 A little chocolate is a good thing. \u201cIt\u2019s emergency energy,\u201d says Craig Paul Smith, La Perle\u2019s head coach and former Cirque du Soleil performer, gesturing to an almost-empty open box of mini chocolate bars on his desk backstage.<\/p>\n

3 Take chances, says Young, who has worked all over the world, including most recently at Dragone\u2019s show in China. \u201cEvery time we go out of our comfort zone, we learn a lot about ourselves,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Zayed Sustainability PrizeKILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI<\/p>\n

Mobile phone packages comparison<\/p>\n

Pharaoh’s curse<\/p>\n

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from \u201cpain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes\u201d.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.<\/p>\n

What are the influencer academy modules?
\nMastery of audio-visual content creation.\u00a0
\nCinematography, shots and movement.
\nAll aspects of post-production.
\nEmerging technologies and VFX with AI and CGI.
\nUnderstanding of marketing objectives and audience engagement.
\nTourism industry knowledge.
\nProfessional ethics.
\nLexus LX700h specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor<\/p>\n

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 10-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 11.7L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh590,000<\/p>\n

More from Neighbourhood Watch:The five pillars of IslamBIG SPENDERS<\/p>\n

Premier League clubs spent \u00a3230 million (Dh1.15 billion) on January transfers, the second-highest total for the mid-season window, the Sports Business Group at Deloitte said in a report.<\/p>\n

Killing of Qassem SuleimaniKILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANISpecs<\/p>\n

Engine:\u00a0Duel electric motors
Power:\u00a0659hp
Torque:\u00a01075Nm
On sale:\u00a0Available for pre-order now
Price: On request<\/p>\n

Infiniti QX80 specs<\/p>\n

Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6<\/p>\n

Power: 450hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 700Nm<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000<\/p>\n

Available: Now<\/p>\n

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MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

World Cup 2022 qualifier<\/p>\n

UAE v Indonesia, Thursday, 8pm<\/p>\n

Venue: Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai<\/p>\n

Profile Idealz<\/p>\n

Company: Idealz<\/p>\n

Founded: January 2018<\/p>\n

Based: Dubai<\/p>\n

Sector: E-commerce<\/p>\n

Size: (employees): 22<\/p>\n

Investors: Co-founders and Venture Partners (9 per cent)<\/p>\n

Specs<\/p>\n

Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)<\/p>\n

Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)<\/p>\n

Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)<\/p>\n

RESULTS<\/p>\n

6.30pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Superior, Connor Beasley (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer)<\/p>\n

7.05pm: Handicap Dh 185,000 2,000m
Winner: Tried And True, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson<\/p>\n

7.40pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Roy Orbison, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe
8.15pm<\/p>\n

Handicap Dh 190,000 1,400m
Winner: Taamol, Dane O\u2019Neill, Ali Rashid Al Raihe
8.50pm<\/p>\n

Handicap Dh 175,000 1,600m
Winner: Welford, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar<\/p>\n

9.25pm: Handicap Dh 175,000 1,200m
Winner: Lavaspin, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar<\/p>\n

10pm: Handicap Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Untold Secret, Xavier Ziani, Sandeep Jadhav<\/p>\n

Previous men’s records
\n\t2:01:39: Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) on 16\/9\/19 in Berlin
\n\t2:02:57: Dennis Kimetto (KEN) on 28\/09\/2014 in Berlin
\n\t2:03:23: Wilson Kipsang (KEN) on 29\/09\/2013 in Berlin
\n\t2:03:38: Patrick Makau (KEN) on 25\/09\/2011 in Berlin
\n\t2:03:59: Haile Gebreselassie (ETH) on 28\/09\/2008 in Berlin
\n\t2:04:26: Haile Gebreselassie (ETH) on 30\/09\/2007 in Berlin
\n\t2:04:55: Paul Tergat (KEN) on 28\/09\/2003 in Berlin
\n\t2:05:38: Khalid Khannouchi (USA) 14\/04\/2002 in London
\n\t2:05:42: Khalid Khannouchi (USA) 24\/10\/1999 in Chicago
\n\t2:06:05: Ronaldo da Costa (BRA) 20\/09\/1998 in Berlin<\/p>\n

More from Rashmee Roshan LallUAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsThe years Ramadan fell in MayLiving in…<\/p>\n

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country\u2019s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.<\/p>\n

UAE SQUAD<\/p>\n

Omar Abdulrahman (Al Hilal), Ali Khaseif, Ali Mabkhout, Salem Rashed, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Zayed Al Ameri, Mohammed Al Attas (Al Jazira), Khalid Essa, Ahmed Barman, Ryan Yaslam, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Habib Fardan, Tariq Ahmed, Mohammed Al Akbari (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmin (Al Wasl), Adel Al Hosani, Ali Hassan Saleh, Majed Suroor (Sharjah), Ahmed Khalil, Walid Abbas, Majed Hassan, Ismail Al Hammadi (Shabab Al Ahli), Hassan Al Muharrami, Fahad Al Dhahani (Bani Yas), Mohammed Al Shaker (Ajman)<\/p>\n

MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Europa League final<\/p>\n

Marseille 0<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid 3
Greizmann\u00a0(21′, 49′), Gabi\u00a0(89′)<\/p>\n

Milestones on the road to union<\/p>\n

1970<\/p>\n

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the\u00a0seven Trucial States and Qatar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.<\/p>\n

1971<\/p>\n

March 1:\u00a0 Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and \u201cstrongly supports\u201d the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.<\/p>\n

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.<\/p>\n

August 6:\u00a0 The fifth\u00a0anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.<\/p>\n

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.<\/p>\n

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.<\/p>\n

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh\u00a0Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.<\/p>\n

November 29:\u00a0 At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.<\/p>\n

November 30: Despite\u00a0 a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

November 31:\u00a0UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties<\/p>\n

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

December 6:\u00a0Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.<\/p>\n

December 9:\u00a0UAE joins the United Nations.<\/p>\n

About Takalam<\/p>\n

Date started: early 2020<\/p>\n

Founders: Khawla Hammad\u00a0and\u00a0Inas Abu Shashieh<\/p>\n

Based: Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n

Sector: HealthTech and wellness<\/p>\n

Number of staff: 4<\/p>\n

Funding to date: Bootstrapped<\/p>\n

More from Neighbourhood WatchMATCH INFO<\/p>\n

League Cup, last 16<\/p>\n

Manchester City v Southampton, Tuesday, 11.45pm (UAE)<\/p>\n

Ordinary Virtues:\u00a0Moral Order in a Divided World by\u00a0Michael Ignatieff
Harvard University Press<\/p>\n

The\u00a0five\u00a0pillars\u00a0of\u00a0IslamMore on animal traffickingThe%20Little%20Mermaid%20<\/p>\n

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COMPANY%20PROFILE<\/p>\n

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World record transfers<\/p>\n

1. Kylian Mbappe – to Real Madrid in 2017\/18 –\u00a0\u20ac180\u00a0million (Dh770.4m\u00a0– if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba\u00a0– to Manchester United in 2016\/17 –\u00a0\u20ac105m
3. Gareth Bale – to Real Madrid in 2013\/14 –\u00a0\u20ac101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo – to Real Madrid in 2009\/10 –\u00a0\u20ac94m
5. Gonzalo\u00a0Higuain – to Juventus\u00a0in 2016\/17 –\u00a0\u20ac90m
6. Neymar\u00a0– to Barcelona in 2013\/14 –\u00a0\u20ac88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku\u00a0– to Manchester United in 2017\/18 –\u00a0\u20ac84.7m
8. Luis Suarez\u00a0– to Barcelona in 2014\/15 –\u00a0\u20ac81.72m
9. Angel di Maria – to Manchester United in 2014\/15 –\u00a0\u20ac75m
10. James Rodriguez – to Real Madrid in 2014\/15 –\u00a0\u20ac75m<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)<\/p>\n

More on animal traffickingFriday’s schedule in Madrid<\/p>\n

Men’s quarter-finals<\/p>\n

Novak Djokivic (1) v Marin Cilic (9) from 2pm UAE time<\/p>\n

Roger Federer (4) v Dominic Thiem (5) from 7pm<\/p>\n

Stefanos Tsitsipas (8) v Alexander Zverev (3) from 9.30pm<\/p>\n

Stan Wawrinka v Rafael Nadal (2) from 11.30pm<\/p>\n

Women’s semi-finals<\/p>\n

Belinda Bencic v Simona Halep (3) from 4.30pm<\/p>\n

Sloane Stephens (8) v Kiki Bertens (7) from 10pm<\/p>\n

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